When could Boca and River meet in the 2026 Copa Argentina? | OneFootball

With the new format of the most federal tournament in the country, the Superclásico is now limited to a single possible scenario. Check out how the bracket looks and why the two teams could only face each other in the decisive match.

The 2026 Copa Argentina already has its complete bracket after the draw held at the Lionel Messi complex in Ezeiza, and it also became clear at which stage a potential Superclásico could take place. Since the format change in 2024, the tournament established that classics cannot be played in rounds prior to the final, meaning that Boca and River can only meet if both reach the championship match.

The Xeneize will make their debut against Gimnasia de Chivilicoy, while the Millonario will face a familiar rival: Ciudad de Bolívar, a team they already played against in the previous edition. If both teams make it through their respective paths and reach the final, only then could a clash that would paralyze the country take place.

The last time there was a Superclásico clash in this tournament was in 2021, in the round of 16 played at the Estadio Único de La Plata. That night, after a 0-0 draw in the 90 minutes, Boca advanced by winning 4-1 on penalties, in one of the most memorable matches in the recent history of the competition.

As for the overall record between the two, the stats show a historic parity: Boca has won 93 times, River 88, and they have drawn 84 times, out of a total of 265 official matches, including amateur, professional, and various national and international cups.

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